Bruce S. Kunesh, age 60 of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at ProMedica Toledo Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 12, 1961 to Harold and Nancy (Paxton) Kunesh in Defiance, Ohio. Bruce was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Defiance. He was a member of the Elks, a life-long car salesman and he owned and operated Bruce Kunesh Auto Sales from 1997 to 2021. Bruce had many good qualities, one of them being a devoted family man. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren. He had a passion for travel, playing basketball and softball, rooting on the Steelers, and attending his grandchildren's sporting events. Bruce took great pride in his work, treating his employees and colleagues like family. Bruce was well known for his sense of humor and smile. He leaves behind a legacy of honesty, integrity, family-first values, and will be greatly missed by everyone.
Bruce is survived by his daughters; Jennifer (fiancé Jake Wilhelm) Davis of Defiance, Jessica (Dustin) Flowers of Burkesville, KY, and Janelle (Rick) Duma of Defiance, nine grandchildren; Jordan, Evan, Gavin, Jargo, Harlow, Richard, Adi, Grady and Zyer, his brother, Mark (Pamela) Kunesh of Defiance, and his sisters, Laura Buchholz of Defiance, and Jane (John) Meyer of Toledo.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Matthew and Stephen Kunesh, and brother-in-law, Kenneth Buchholz.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. Due to CDC guidelines, if you are not fully vaccinated, a mask is required to enter the funeral home, and our lounge area will remain closed. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, December 6, 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Church, with Fr. Dave Cirata officiating. Burial will follow the service at St. Isidore Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to American Diabetes Association in memory of his brother, or to a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.
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